When Bobby Wagner signed with the Los Angeles Rams following his illustrious career with the division rival Seattle Seahawks, fans knew they were in for something special. The 32 year old linebacker has plenty of gas left in the tank, and added a new feather to his cap in Week 3, recording his 1400th tackle in the Rams’ win over the Arizona Cardinals.
The team took to Twitter to congratulate Wagner on the outstanding achievement. In a post made on Tuesday, they recognized the milestone, noting that he is the only player in the NFL with more than 1400 career tackles.
.@bwagz is a MACHINE. 😤
Only active player in the NFL with 1400+ career tackles! 👏 pic.twitter.com/MTWi0oFO26
— Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) September 27, 2022
As stated at the bottom of the graphic, Wagner is just the 17th player to reach the 1400 tackle benchmark, and there is a good likelihood that he will continue adding to this gargantuan total through the rest of the 2022 season. Given the abnormal rate of injuries Los Angeles has sustained since training camp, the team will rely on Wagner’s steady play on defense, and his contributions will play a key role in their efforts to get back to a second consecutive Super Bowl.
Wagner is an 11-year veteran, and one of the league’s most revered linebackers. With his championship pedigree and wealth of experience contending at the highest level, his ability to serve as a mentor to the Rams’ up-and-coming defenders will prove to be invaluable to the unit’s development this season.
Already a stalwart in the middle of Los Angeles’ defense, Wagner has helped the team bounce back from their Week 1 loss to the Buffalo Bills and regain their first place position in the NFC West. Under his tutelage and with the benefit of his rock-solid play on nearly every down the team plats on his side of the ball, the Rams will continue reaping the benefits of Wagner’s presence on the field.
